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Villager photo by Tequila Minksy

Vesuvio flows  with water

The new, in-ground childrens pool at Vesuvio Playground at Spring and Thompson Sts. opened on Sunday, just in time for the start of the citys public outdoor pool season. Above, a young girl went for a dip on Monday. The entire $2.9 million playground renovation project should be done by next week, a Parks Department spokesperson said.